Shambhala Training Weekend V: Open Sky

About us

While we are becoming more friendly with the present moment, we may still be slightly uncomfortable with letting ourselves fully release into the here and now.

In the final Shambhala Training Weekend, we'll learn to promote the gentleness and precision of our true nature, so that the present moment can unfold around us in all its bounty.

By softening our hearts and appreciating the sacredness of our experience, life becomes a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy, like that of an open sky.

PrerequisiteShambhala Training Weekend IV: Awakened Heart.

RecommendedFearlessness in Everyday Life.

Generosity PolicyThe full program price is a suggested contribution that allows the Center to cover program expenses and overall maintenance. However, it is important to our mission to ensure that everyone who is inspired to go forward on the Shambhala Buddhist path has our complete support. Therefore, we simply ask that you pay any amount that feels generous to you and that fits with what you are able to give. We are happy to accept an offering in the amount you are able to afford, either above or below the suggested level.

About the
Venue

The Baltimore Shambhala Meditation Center is part of an international community of over 200 meditation centers founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by his son, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The Shambhala Buddhist path, unique in the world of Western Buddhism, combines the teachings of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism with the Shambhala principles of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world.Shambhala is dedicated to the view that a dignified life based on meditative understanding is accessible to everyone and can blossom into an enlightened society. Contemplative practices bring into our ordinary lives a natural sense of goodness, fearlessness, and humor.The Baltimore Shambhala Meditation Center welcomes anyone interested in the practice of meditation and anyone who aspires to expand the experience of gentleness and nonaggression into all areas of life.Open to all regardless of age, race, religion, or sexual orientation, the Baltimore Shambhala Meditation Center is home to a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who provide ongoing volunteer and financial support – creating a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our authentic wisdom traditions.

$175 Contributor Price, $150 Program Price, $35 Deposit

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Why Retreat?

We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:

I'm having a baby in October and want to focus my practice so I can be present and calm!
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Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.